Austria Flashcards
What is the Pannonian Effect?
climatic phenomenon that occurs in the Pannonian Basin, a large and relatively flat region in Central Europe. This basin encompasses parts of Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania
The warm, sunny summers and cool nights can lead to the development of ripe and flavorful grapes.
Must weight KMW ° for Qualitätwein Kabinett
17°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Spätlese
19°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Auslese
21°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Beerenauslese
25°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Eiswein
25°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Strohwein/Schilfwein
25°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Ausbruch
30°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Trockenbeerenauslese
30°
Winegrowing regions of Austria
Burgenland
Niederösterreich
Wien
Steiermark
DACs of Burgenland
Eisenberg DAC
Leithaberg DAC
Neusiedlersee DAC
Rosalia DAC
Mittelburgenland DAC
Runter Ausbruch DAC
Authorized Grape Varieties for Eisenberg DAC
Blaufränkisch
Authorized Grape Varieties for Leithaberg DAC
White: Grüner Veltliner, Neuburger, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder (blends or varietal wines)
Red: Blaufränkisch, plus a max. 15% combined Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt
Authorized Grape Varieties for Neusiedlersee DAC
Red: Zweigelt must be the focus of the blend, varying amounts of other red grape varieties are accepted without restriction
Spätlese and Auslese: White Qualitätswein varieties including Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, and Chardonnay
Authorized Grape Varieties for Neusiedlersee DAC
Reds: Blaufränkisch and/or Zweigelt with at least one comprising 85% of the blend
Authorized Grape Varieties for Mittelburgenland DAC
Blaufränkisch
Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Ausbruch DAC
Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Muskateller, Grauburgunder, and Furmint
DACs of Niederösterreich
Wachau DAC
Kremstal DAC
Kamptal DAC
Traisental DAC
Wagram DAC
Weinviertel DAC
Carnuntum DAC
Thermenregion DAC
Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Kremstal DAC
Grüner Veltliner: “fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Riesling: “fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Kamptal DAC
Grüner Veltliner: “fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Riesling: “fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no dominant Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Traisental DAC
Grüner Veltliner: “fresh, fruity, spicy; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Riesling: “robust, good body, aromatic, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Weinviertel DAC
Grüner Veltliner: “ fruity, spicy, peppery; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Reserve & Grosse Reserve GV: “subtle botrytis and wood notes are acceptable”
Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Carnuntum DAC
White:
Grüner Veltliner
Weissburgunder
Chardonnay
Red:
Zweigelt
Blaufränkisch
youngest DAC in Niederösterreich
Thermenregion (2023)
oldest DAC in Niederösterreich
Weinviertel DAC (2002)
DACs of Steiermark
Südsteiermark DAC
Vulkanland Steiermark DAC
Weststeiermark DAC
What is STK?
Steirische Terroir & Klassik Weingüter
founded in 2008, applies to Vulkandland Steiermark DAC and Südsteiermark DAC
Vienna Wachau labeling terms
Steinfeder (11%)
Federspiel (11.5-12%)
Smaragd (12.5%)
Explain “Schilcher”
Rosé from Weststeiermark, Blauer Wildbacher
Explain the legal regulations for “Wiener Gemischter Satz”?
Field Blend, co-fermented, dry to off-dry
What is the town of Rust famous for?
for its sweet wine called Ruster Ausbruch
